Expert Talk on Innovating Content Creation Methods by Mr. Shiv Vats

Event Date: 3rd June 2025

Event brief description – Expert talk on "Innovative content creation methods" was organized for academic and professional enrichment. The session was conducted by Eduinfluencer Mr. Shiv Vats popular as @englishwalesirrr who brings a wealth of experience and insights in the field. He was invited under our "Young Educators as Influencers" initiative to share his journey, insights, and creative practices with our students. His presence was highly motivational and aligned well with our objective of blending real-life classroom experiences with teacher training.

Event Detailed Description- The Session started with the introduction of Mr.. Shiv Vats, He has served as an Assistant Teacher in the government sector, specifically in primary education. He has worked extensively in states like, gaining wide recognition through educational platforms such as Instagram and youtube. Later on, when Mr. Shiv Vats started the interaction with all of us where he shared about his educational background, stating that his academic background includes a B.Sc. in Science followed by a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). Despite early challenges due to non-English medium instruction, he successfully cleared the CTET post the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in 2009. He was among the 1% people who cleared CTETnd surprisingly he enjoyed giving CTET and appeared for 5 times in it, and cleared all the times. 

Mr. Shiv Vats believes in the philosophy of Living Learning, where education goes beyond textbooks and connects deeply with real-life experiences. For him, learning should feel alive and relevant to the child’s world. His teaching approach is inspired by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, which recognizes that teaching is a challenging and dynamic task that demands ongoing creativity, reflection, and dedication from educators. He sees teaching not just as a profession, but as a meaningful journey that shapes young minds through care, context, and continuous effort. He firmly advocates for the Mother Teacher System in early grades, as it helps build a sense of trust, emotional connection, and consistency between teacher and student. He also believes in enriching the classroom experience through collaborations with NGOs like Make a Difference and welcomes the involvement of guest teachers to bring diverse perspectives and learning opportunities for children.

He shared with us the teaching strategies that should be followed to truly engage students, he emphasizes the power of emotional connection and interactive learning. He encourages teachers to bond with their students by spending quality time together, something as simple as sharing lunch can make a big difference. His approach includes fun, hands-on activities like storytelling, role play, and treasure hunts, along with reward systems that keep students excited and involved. At the heart of it all is trust, he believes a teacher should be like a second parents, someone the child can rely on, learn from, and feel safe with. 

Later on, he shared how he divides his days for working and planning for the classes, he approaches lesson planning as a thoughtful and creative process spread over three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He believes in blending subjects like EVS and Hindi into a single, cohesive lesson to make learning more meaningful and connected. By using real-life scenarios, such as a visit to a fish market, he turns even the most routine topics into engaging and relatable experiences for students, helping them see the practical side of what they learn in class. He generally focuses on 5 steps for planning a lesson which includes, step 1 to 3 for thoroughly reading and understanding the chapter or a lesson, step 4 is to focus on how to connect the chapter to their real- life experiences, and the final step 5 includes the preparation of Teaching Learning Materials that is to be used in the class. 

Mr. Vats strongly believes that creativity and innovation have a vital place in government schools. He encourages students to express themselves through platforms like TEDx, giving them the confidence to share their thoughts and ideas. Instead of relying on rote memorization, he promotes hands-on, flexible learning that sparks curiosity and deeper understanding. His approach closely aligns with the goals of NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework, both of which emphasize child-centred, experiential education that prepares students for real-life challenges. Later on, the question answer session was held with him, allowing the students to ask questions from him related to the topic and teaching. When, the session ended he was given the Momento by The Dean and department professors, by thanking him for coming to our School of Education department of Galgotias University, even after having a busy schedule. 

Department Name – School of Education 

Event Outcome :

The expert talk on “Innovative Content Creation Method” by Mr. Shiv Vats was both inspiring and thought-provoking. It reminded us how powerful teaching can be when it’s rooted in creativity, empathy, and real-life connections. Through his personal stories and practical ideas, Mr. Vats showed that learning doesn’t have to stay confined to textbooks—it can come alive through everyday experiences. His focus on emotional bonding with students, integrated lesson planning, and engaging methods truly reflected the spirit of NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework. More than just a session, it was a heartfelt call for teachers to see the world through a child’s eyes and make learning both meaningful and joyful.

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